Rescue Chief Temporarily Suspended After Investigation into Ambulance Crash

  WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) -- The Rescue Chief for Westmoreland County Emergency Services has been temporarily suspended following a CBS 6 Problem Solvers investigation into a fatal September 17 crash involving one of the department’s ambulances. According to an email sent to all emergency services staff Tuesday morning, the county is conducting an internal review on the events of the day of the crash, along with standard operating procedures of the department. The email stated, “Effective immediately, Jeff Beasley will be temporarily suspended as Rescue Chief for Westmoreland County Emergency Services while the investigation is conducted. In the interim, William (Bill) Cease will serve as the Interim Director of the Department of Emergency Services overseeing the review and management of personnel until such time of the completion of the aforementioned investigation.” according to an email sent out by Bill Cease. The email indicated, “Jeff Beasley will still be working within the department while the investigation continues.” Read more at WTVR.
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